A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and police are appealing for information after the 22-year-old's body was found in Carlton Terrace, Mount Pleasant, at 3.10am this morning (Tuesday, April 23).

The area remains cordoned off and armed officers have been at the scene making inquiries.

The victim has been named locally as Sammy Lee Lodwig, a former pupil at Bishop Gore Comprehensive.

Her friend Tegan Davies in a Facebook tribute said: “Rest in Peace Beautiful.”

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A murder probe has been launched following the killing of Sammy Lee Lodwig (Image: Facebook / Sammy Lee Lodwig)

Sophie Rees posted on Facebook: "So shocked this morning. Rip Sammy Lee Lodwig. You were a hell of a girl fair play! Always made me laugh in town chasing Rocky around the place! Didn't deserve that at all! You were a beautiful soul inside and out. Rest in peace!"

Charlotte Victoria Leckie posted: "R.I.P Sammy Lee Lodwig, every time you seen me we would have a good chuckle and you always said how beautiful I was... truth is your the beautiful one, feisty but a lush soul. Such sad news what's happened, too young to go... justice will be served...sleep tight mate."

Jay Marie said: “So sad. RIP Sammy x”

Police were originally called out to the incident in Carlton Terrace at around 3.10am after being alert of a serious assault leading to the death of a 22-year-old.